Chief Frank FowlerNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Chief Frank FowlerFri, 14 Oct 2016 00:55:56 +0000Chief Frank Fowlerhttp://waer.org
Syracuse Police have identified the suspect who died in Sunday night’s shootout with police near Syracuse University. Police say 41-year-old Deric Brown of Syracuse was pulled over on the 600 block of Walnut Avenue for driving with no headlights. Chief Frank Fowler says the officer noticed the handle of a handgun in the car, and told the suspect to keep his hands up as he began walking back to his patrol car. Folwer says that's when Brown exited his vehicle fired multiple shots at the officer, who fired back, striking Brown at least once. He died a short time later at Upstate University Hospital. Police Chief Frank Fowler says Brown had been in trouble before. "Our suspect in this case does indeed have a criminal history, which includes weapons possession," Fowler said. The officer was not wounded and was placed on administrative leave per department protocol. The name of the officer won’t be released until later this week. Fowler says this is one case many police officers hope theyArmed Suspect who Died in Shootout with Police Had History of Weapons Chargeshttp://waer.org/post/armed-suspect-who-died-shootout-police-had-history-weapons-charges
55940 as http://waer.orgMon, 10 Oct 2016 18:06:49 +0000Armed Suspect who Died in Shootout with Police Had History of Weapons ChargesA class of 25 new Syracuse Police Officers was sworn in today. Chief Frank Fowler got things started: "Recruit class...are you ready?" "Yes, Sir!” But Monday's ceremony was only the beginning for the cadets. The Officers must endure 26 weeks of additional training. “I'd like to start by addressing the families," said Fowler. "What your loves ones are about to embark on is very important. It's going to be the most challenging time in their entire lives. They're going to come home mentally and physically exhausted.” Fowler strongly suggested they stay true to themselves along the journey. “Never, ever, during any part of this training, any part of your career, will anyone ask you to compromise what's already inside of you. In fact, we want you to hang on to it, we want to use it; and each and every day, treating people the way you'd want to be treated if you were to find yourself in those situations.” The chief also acknowledged that public perception of law enforcement is presently very25 New Syracuse Police Officers Sworn in; 6 Months of Intense Training Aheadhttp://waer.org/post/25-new-syracuse-police-officers-sworn-6-months-intense-training-ahead
47078 as http://waer.orgMon, 07 Mar 2016 22:03:08 +000025 New Syracuse Police Officers Sworn in; 6 Months of Intense Training AheadSeveral members of various law enforcement agencies gathered Thursday to announce the latest results of the multi-agency Syracuse Truce program. Police Chief Frank Fowler set the tone: "When I talk about the crime stats, I'm not going to talk about it from a perspective of joy because, in order for us to reach this point, and the reason why we're here, is because two young men lost their lives in the process." Fowler says the latest “truce trigger” began when Zavion Escobar and Tony Guyton were murdered last fall by members of the 110 gang. Fowler announced at a press conference at the Southwest Community Center that 27 known gang members have been arrested , including the two charged with killing Escobar and Guyton. He admits their crackdowns have mixed results. "Some areas, the Truce enforcement works, and it stems the tide of violence altogether; in some areas, it only works for short period of time. This is not the first time we have been in this particular area; in fact, I'veMulti-Agency Syracuse Truce Enforcement Effort Rounds up 27 Gang Membershttp://waer.org/post/multi-agency-syracuse-truce-enforcement-effort-rounds-27-gang-members
45746 as http://waer.orgFri, 05 Feb 2016 04:19:07 +0000Multi-Agency Syracuse Truce Enforcement Effort Rounds up 27 Gang MembersScott WillisIt’s probably happened to some of us – we’re focused on checking email or texting on the go that we might not be aware of our surroundings. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said smartphone robberies are becoming more of a problem because it can mean easy money. “People who are on their smartphones often are distracted,” he said, “you know, if they’re listening to music or something. People just knock them over, grab [the cell phone], and it’s too easy.” A rise in smartphone robberies is why Schneiderman and the San Francisco District Attorney began the “Secure Our Smartphones Coalition.” Unlike other cities, Syracuse is lucky and has yet to report any fatality due to cell phone robberies. However, Frank Fowler, Syracuse Police Chief, said phone thefts have risen in the past year. According to Fowler, they account for more than 1/3 of all robberies. “Robberies of any type of property places people in harm’s way. When we can discourage this type of robbery, we can have an opportunityLawmakers Pressure Cellphone Makers, Carriers to Install Kill Switchhttp://waer.org/post/lawmakers-pressure-cellphone-makers-carriers-install-kill-switch
16782 as http://waer.orgSat, 12 Apr 2014 03:27:42 +0000Lawmakers Pressure Cellphone Makers, Carriers to Install Kill SwitchMembers of law enforcement in Central New York are supporting a Federally-funded early childhood education proposal they say would reduce the number of low-income youngsters who end up in jail. The idea from the Obama Administration, called Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, could save New York an estimated $282 million by reducing the number of inmates, and should cost $75 billion total over the next decade (in comparison with the $75 billion it takes annually to fund prisons throughout the country). Onondaga County Justice Center Chief Custody Deputy Esteban Gonzalez explained that good early child education could result in two million more high school graduates. Gonzalez was joined by members of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler in urging Washington to enact the program. Fowler estimates that if the program was implemented, New York could find itself with 6,500 fewer inmates every year, and he says that equates to big savings for taxpayers. InLocal Law Enforcement Join Campaign for Early Childhood Education Fundinghttp://waer.org/post/local-law-enforcement-join-campaign-early-childhood-education-funding
9750 as http://waer.orgThu, 24 Oct 2013 22:51:19 +0000Local Law Enforcement Join Campaign for Early Childhood Education FundingHannah WarrenFour teenagers were arrested this week in connection with the murder of Marvin Bryant. Bryant was robbed on Monday night on South Salina street and stabbed twice in the back. He was rushed to Upstate University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler says that evidence gathered from the scene suggests that Bryant was forcefully robbed of his wallet by Tony Comer 10 to 15 minutes prior to the stabbing. The second and third suspects, Shakeith Stackhouse and Jahmeer Stackhouse, and a fourth individual, aged 15, then lured the victim to the corner of East Beard Avenue and Beard Place with the promise of drugs, where they robbed him of his remaining money and stabbed him. Bryant was able to return to his residence on South Salina Street before he collapsed. Fowler says that Bryant was loitering in the area looking to buy crack cocaine. Fowler says the nature of Bryant’s dealings with the suspects will have no bearing on the charges against them:Suspects Arrested in Stabbing Death of 65-year-old Syracuse Manhttp://waer.org/post/suspects-arrested-stabbing-death-65-year-old-syracuse-man
9437 as http://waer.orgThu, 17 Oct 2013 23:10:46 +0000Suspects Arrested in Stabbing Death of 65-year-old Syracuse Man